Part-Time Civil Engineering Adjunct — In-Person Teaching

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to teach one or more courses in Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or Steel Design. Courses are in-person, with potential extension to fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Appointments are non-tenure-track; typical load is one or more courses per semester depending on need.

Pay is per course, and retirement plans are available. Ideal candidates hold Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (assistant professor) or M.S. (instructor) or equivalent in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university.
• One year of relevant teaching experience at the college level (graduate TA experience acceptable) or professional experience in a relevant field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the position.
• Experience in using technology for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Developing and teaching courses
• Demonstrating high command of the subject matter
• Having well organized course plans and delivering courses clearly to students
• Helping students fulfill their academic needs
• Assessing and grading student learning, and holding office hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Technology for teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

LMS (Canvas etc.)

Lecture software

Job description

The University of Minnesota invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to teach one or more courses in Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or Steel Design. Courses are in-person, with potential extension to fall 2026 and/or spring 2027. Appointments are non-tenure-track; typical load is one or more courses per semester depending on need.

Pay is per course, and retirement plans are available. Ideal candidates hold Ph.D.